New Orleans

"My dad was a hard working man."
Those words still resonate whenever I think about Angelo Brocato's Ice Cream parlor which has now reopened after being closed because of You Know What. Speaking was Angelo Brocato Jr. who along w… Read More »

Last night I had the great fortune to be invited to the opening celebration of the new Harrah's Hotel and Fulton Street Celebration. Not only was it one of the best parties I have ever attended, it was so exciting to be among the first to see … Read More »

My wife and I decided to see the acclaimed IMAX movie, "Hurricane on the Bayou" this weekend. On our way there we stopped in Canal Place to make our regular stop at Starbuck's Coffee, and do a little window shopping. We were happy to see that Sak… Read More »

New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to help rebuild New Orleans!
New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is a volunteer-driven organization. Working side-by-side with the family who will live in the house, volunteers… Read More »

As we approach the one year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, newspaper articles and documentaries on television will bring back the vivid memories of how New Orleans was devastated by the worst natural disaster in US History.
We will be remi… Read More »

This past Saturday night my wife and I had dinner with good friends at Andreas Restaurant in Metairie. I've enjoyed great meals there before but, in this post-Katrina world, I now have a greater appreciation for extra special experiences and r… Read More »

This past Friday night, my wife and I went to Harrah's with friends for dinner and to attend the IMPROV comedy show.
Friday night at Harrah's for dinner is very popular because it's "Dungeness Crab" night. We met at 6 pm… Read More »

Your site says that New Orleans is open for business...what about the hurricane? Didn't it destroy most of New Orleans?
Everyone in New Orleans has been or knows someone who has been affected in some way but no, Katrina did not destroy most of… Read More »

Several nights a week, my wife and I cool off with a snowball from Casey's on West Esplanade in Metairie! Many nights, it's the meeting place for several of our friends.Snowballs are a tradition for locals all around the New Orleans area. F… Read More »

For the last 15 years, I have spent my July 4th evenings working the Go 4th on the River Celebration. Each year, the entire Riverfront is crowded not only with locals but also with visitors from the Essence Festival, an annual July 4th weekend eve… Read More »